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Training Articles

What It's Like to Survive a Rip Current

Scuba divers know currents can be deadly and unpredictable—see how this man survived a scary run-in with rip current while kitesurfing.

In Full Flow

This scuba diving accident analysis discusses what happens when you have a free-flowing regulator at depth.

How to Identify Pocillopora Corals

Learn how to identify key coral species, starting with pocillopora corals, also called cauliflower coral.

The Final Step: Heart Health and Scuba Diving

An aging diver has an emergency after a long day in the water in this Lessons for Life scuba diving accident analysis.

How To Customize Your Scuba Gear for Max Performance

For added comfort underwater, follow these tips on how to customize your scuba gear setup—with tips for regulators, BCDs and more.

Macro Photography Tips for Underwater Shooters

Muck diving provides great subjects for underwater photographers. Here are photo expert Alex Mustard's pro tips for macro photography.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Dive Computer

Dive computers are powerful tools — we asked an expert how to maximize the technology.

Becoming a Complete Diver

Getting certified as NAUI Scuba Diver is just the beginning of a life-changing adventure.
You took the course because you were intrigued by the underwater world. Becoming a diver would be a challenge, but you gladly accepted. You shopped around for the right training agency that offered a solid international reputation, a strong local presence in your area, and the best value for your hard-earned budget. The class wasn’t easy, but your instructor was kind and enthusiastic, and customized the training to build upon your strengths, while addressing your concerns with care and attention, so you could get the most benefit out of your time in the classroom and in the water. You learned way more than you expected about the physics of diving, the underwater environment and the standards regarding dive safety. On your first open water check-out dive, everything came together. And you knew you’d never be the same again.